1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Doug Parks called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

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1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ROUND LAKE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 116 HELD AUGUST 31, 2006 AT 7:00PM AT THE ROUND LAKE HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER 800 HIGH SCHOOL DRIVE, ROUND LAKE, ILLINOIS 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Doug Parks called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Answering present were Chair Doug Parks, Vice-Chair George Lingel, Secretary Robert Traxler, and Members Rosa Reyes-Prosen and Bish Krywko. Also present were Chief Executive Officer Dennis Stonewall, Chief Fiscal Officer Walter Korpan, ISBE Division Administrator for School Business and Support Services Debbie Vespa (via teleconference), ISBE Financial Consultant Jay Grimes, SFA Legal Counsel Heidi Katz, District Legal Counsel Jerri Ryan, and Secretary to CExO Heather Bennett. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Attendees recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS The SFA welcomed the following individuals Scott Vanderley of Midwest Bus, Susan Murphy Reid of Levine & Reid, Board of Education President Ann Welk, and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Dennis Pauli. 5. CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO AGENDA No changes were made to the agenda. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 7.a. 8.a. PROPOSED FY SFA BUDGET W. Korpan reviewed SFA budget. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT D. Stonewall reported that the Village of Round Lake Beach had requested a copy of the District s appraisal of the Hook property prepared by Schmidt Appraisal. After receiving approval from Robert Schmidt, a copy was delivered to Mayor Richard Hill. Minutes of SFA Regular Meeting of August 31, 2006 (Open) 1

2 D. Stonewall commented that it has been a great start to the new school year. There were a minimal amount of transportation complaints and estimates that it may have been from approximately.5% of the population served. There were some changes made to bus stops this year to reduce fuel expenditures. The changes also took into account recommendations from seasoned bus drivers seeking the safety of children. This also allowed the District to recapture several special education routes that were previously outsourced. Building and grounds have looked better than ever. The first football game was held last Friday under the new athletic director leadership of Spencer Byrd. The spirit of the students and parents seems to have been reignited. D. Stonewall discussed rationale of the proposed resolution for joint representation of SFA and BOE by Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor, Ltd. relative to preparation of construction contract documents for building projects. Weekly construction meetings have been held which include members from Gilfillan Callahan Architects, Seater Construction, SFA Administrators, Curriculum and Instruction, High School administration and the Food Service Director. The team has been working with the High School on a comprehensive search of the building along with C&I to utilize existing space in a different way to afford students opportunities for various curriculum experiences. Changes are likely expected in the cafeteria to bring back seating space. Soil boring drilling has been taking place across the District in able to identify the best suited land for placement of the modular buildings. The Indian Hill building is expected to be installed in September. It will be utilized as a possible resolution for the Middle School PE overcrowding issue and/or for a need for an additional team at the Middle School. Once information is received dictating available placement options, a follow up report will be presented giving more specific installation timelines. Gilfillan Callahan will attend the September 21 BOE meeting to present two design options for the 6, 7, 8 center along with budgets. The SFA will also attend this portion of the meeting. 8.b. CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER REPORT Susan Murphy Reid of Levine & Reid discussed the proposed health insurance contract change from United Healthcare to Blue Cross Blue Shield. The reduction in originally proposed cost increases to the District will be approximately $228,000. Susan Murphy Reid and Blue Cross Blue Shield representatives will be available at several employee informational meetings to answer specific questions. Scott Vanderley from Midwest Bus Transit discussed the impact that the new federal government emission standards will have on buses manufactured in Any bus built after January 1 will be subject to new emission standards. Bus prices are expected to increase by approximately $9,000. Midwest Bus is Minutes of SFA Regular Meeting of August 31, 2006 (Open) 2

3 proposing taking our current 2006 buses back next year and replacing them with the new 2007 buses at the lease price we are currently paying for two additional years. This would also reduce repair costs that historically are the District s responsibility after each year of service. This is a good opportunity that W. Korpan recommended that the District take advantage of. Indian Hill parking lot will be resurfaced and the cost will be shared by Park District with an anticipated cost to the District of $48,000. The annual budget hearing will be held on September 21 at 6:45 p.m. in the High School Library Media Center. The back stage area of the High School theater has asbestos fireproofing on exposed beams. The asbestos needs to be removed because it could be disturbed and become airborne. Proper life safety documents will be prepared and submitted for approval. The cost of abatement is estimated at $8,500. The work will be completed over the winter break. The District does not have but will proceed to procure current boundary surveys for individual school sites. In addition, the District will be furnished with a legal description that will conform to the recorded title boundaries. The topographical survey will provide information on elevations of property as well as utility information throughout each property. 8.c. CHIEF EDUCATIONAL OFFICER REPORT Dr. Elenbogen reported that this fiscal year began with staff development for leadership team and teaching staff. Administrators attended the Effective Schools conference and the Principals Administrators Academy. The District is still waiting on the outcome of its mentoring grant application. The first Teachers Institute Day s theme was Putting It All Together. High School band played at the event and was well received. The 6-day enrollment totaled 6,663 students, an increase of 114 over last school year. Daily enrollment data is being compiled by school, grade and class. Dr. Elenbogen reported that the State has not completed its achievement report test process. Once the results are received they will be distributed. Curriculum and Instruction have started DIBELS testing. They will be taking a different approach this year and are looking forward to launching Title 1 services much earlier. The Schuler Foundation has been working closely with the high school. Minutes of SFA Regular Meeting of August 31, 2006 (Open) 3

4 Dr. Elenbogen reported that Indian Hill Elementary School received two awards from the State for academic progress for the school year. Dr. Parks and Board of Education President Ann Welk visited schools last Friday. Dr. Parks reported that it was a very positive experience. 8.d. SFA LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT ON ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE AMENDMENTS TO OPEN MEETINGS ACT H. Katz reviewed details of recently enacted Open Meetings Act amendments, and recommended adoption of an Electronic Attendance Policy. The SFA will vote on this policy in September. 9. READING AND ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES a. July 27, 2006 Regular and Closed Session Meeting Minutes R. Traxler moved and R. Reyes-Prosen seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler and R. Reyes-Prosen. No None. Abstained B. Krywko. 10. CONSENT AGENDA a. Employment of Staff B. Krywko moved and R. Reyes-Prosen seconded the motion to approve prior Board action on Employment of Staff. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. b. Payment of Bills R. Traxler moved and G. Lingel seconded the motion to approve prior Board action on Payment of Bills (SEDOL $129,086.97; Gilfillan Callahan Architects $75,900., $18,000., $28,800.). On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 11. GROSS PAYROLL a. July 30, 2006 R. Traxler moved and R. Reyes-Prosen seconded to approve Board action approving the July 30, 2006 gross payroll in the amount of $1,182, On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. b. August 15, 2006 R. Traxler moved and B. Krywko seconded to approve Board action approving the August 15, 2006 gross payroll in the amount of $1,019, On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes- Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. Minutes of SFA Regular Meeting of August 31, 2006 (Open) 4

5 12. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE a. July 2006 Previous Motion G. Lingel moved and R. Traxler seconded to approve Board action on the July 2006 Previous Motion in the amount of $196, On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. b. August 2006 Accounts Payable R. Reyes-Prosen moved and B. Krywko seconded to approve Board action on the August 2006 Accounts Payable in the amount of $1,170, On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes- Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 13.a. APPROVE RLAS BOARD RESOLUTION FOR TREASURER S REPORT G. Lingel moved and R. Traxler seconded the motion to approve the treasurer s report for the month ending July 31, On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 13.b. APPROVE RLAS BOARD RESOLUTION FOR IMAGINE LEARNING BILINGUAL SOFTWARE R. Traxler moved and B. Krwko seconded to approve the Imagine Learning bilingual software in the amount of $27,800. This will be funded by the Language of Instruction program for Limited English Program (LIP/LEP). On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 13.c. APPROVE RLAS BOARD RESOLUTION FOR NEWCOMER PROGRAM R. Traxler moved and R. Reyes-Prosen to approve the Newcomer program in the amount of $64,200. This will be funded by the TBE/TPI fund. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes- Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 13.d. APPROVE RLAS BOARD RESOLUTION FOR EAROBICS LITERACY LAUNCH STEP 1 & 2 R. Traxler moved and R. Reyes-Prosen seconded the motion to approve Earobics Literacy Launch 1 and 2 in the amount of 28,035. This is an ELL literacy program that will be funded by the LIP/LEP grant. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 13.e. APPROVE RLAS BOARD RESOLUTION FOR CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAM G. Lingel moved and R. Traxler seconded the motion to approve the Credit Recovery program. The cost is $14,000 for the first year which includes 50 student licenses and $13,500 for the 2 nd and 3 rd years. This will provide students Minutes of SFA Regular Meeting of August 31, 2006 (Open) 5

6 who are failing with an opportunity to earn credit through supervised online programs. This program will be funded through the truancy grant. This program will be available to students in grades On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 13.f. APPROVE RLAS BOARD RESOLUTION FOR TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS R. Traxler moved and B. Krywko seconded the motion to approve the termination of cellular service with Verizon Wireless. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 13.g. APPROVE RLAS BOARD RESOLUTION FOR NEXTEL CONTRACT G. Lingel moved and R. Traxler seconded to approve the cellular contract with Nextel. The total estimated cost per year in $21, compared to $24,000 with Verizon Wireless. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. Motion carried. 13.h. APPROVE RLAS BOARD RESOLUTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACT WITH BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD G. Lingel moved and R. Traxler seconded to approve the motion for the health insurance contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield, as presented. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes- Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 13.i. 13.j. APPROVE RLAS BOARD RESOLUTION FOR AT&T/ICB ADDENDUM TO MASTER AGREEMENT R. Reyes-Prosen moved and B. Krywko seconded to approve the addendum to the AT&T/ICB master agreement. This will substantially reduce the monthly cost from $2,098 to $1,180 and will be funded through the Operation and Maintenance fund. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. APPROVE RLAS BOARD RESOLUTION FOR READ 180 SOFTWARE PROGRAM R. Reyes-Prosen moved and B. Krywko seconded to approve the Read 180 software program for ELL students at a total cost of $68,500. Dr. Elenbogen reported that Read 180 has produced significant improvements in the mainstream curriculum. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 13.k. APPROVE RLAS BOARD RESOLUTION FOR 1-FULL TIME 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND 1-PART TIME 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR EEC Minutes of SFA Regular Meeting of August 31, 2006 (Open) 6

7 G. Lingel moved and R. Traxler seconded to approve one full-time 1:1 teaching assistant for the Middle School and one part-time 1:1 teaching assistant for the Early Education Center. These positions are needed for two students new to the District. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 13.l. APPROVE ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES INTERIM ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES R. Traxler moved and G. Lingel seconded the motion to approve the addendum to the agreement for consulting services with the Interim Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Support Services. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. Motion carried. 13.m. ADOPT RESOLUTION DECLARING POLICY OF SFA TO ELECT VICE-CHAIR, SECRETARY AND TREASURER ANNUALLY FOR ONE- YEAR TERMS, AND TIME FOR ELECTION H. Katz discussed the proposed SFA officer election policy a copy of which is attached to these minutes. G. Lingel moved and B. Krywko seconded the motion to approve the SFA policy regarding the election and terms of officers of the School Finance Authority. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 13.n. CONFIRM ELECTION OF G. LINGEL AS SFA VICE-CHAIR AND ROBERT TRAXLER AS SFA SECRETARY TO SERVE ONE-YEAR TERMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SFA POLICY R. Reyes-Prosen moved and B. Krywko seconded the motion to confirm elections of G. Lingel as SFA Vice-Chair and R. Traxler as SFA Secretary. They will serve one-year terms in accordance with SFA policy. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 13.o. APPROVE JOINT REPRESENTATION OF SFA AND BOE BY ROBBINS, SCHWARTZ, NICHOLAS, LIFTON & TAYLOR, LTD. RELATIVE TO PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR BUILDING PROJECTS, AND REQUEST BOE CONSENT TO SUCH REPRESENTATION R. Traxler moved and R. Reyes-Prosen seconded to approve joint representation of the SFA and BOE by Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor, Ltd. relative to preparation of construction contract documents for building projects. H. Katz reported that Howard Metz will be the attorney to handle construction contract review. On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. Minutes of SFA Regular Meeting of August 31, 2006 (Open) 7

8 14. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION R. Traxler moved and B. Krywko seconded to convene in closed session under sections 2(c)(2), 2(c)(1), 2(c)(11) and 2(c)(6) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss collective bargaining matters; appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel; pending or imminent litigation; and the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. On roll call, all members voted yes. Motion carried. The SFA convened in open session at 8:33 p.m. 15. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION The SFA reconvened in open session at 9:50 p.m. 16. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 17. ACCEPTANCE OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RESIGNATION R. Traxler moved and B. Krywko seconded the motion to accept D. Stonewall s resignation as of June 30, On roll call members voted as follows: Yes Dr. Parks, G. Lingel, R. Traxler, R. Reyes-Prosen and B. Krywko. No None. 18. ADJOURNMENT On motion of G. Lingel seconded by B. Krywko, SFA members voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:52 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Robert M Traxler, Secretary School Finance Authority Minutes of SFA Regular Meeting of August 31, 2006 (Open) 8